Marketing Fundamentals

4Ps & 7Ps

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Apply the marketing mix to real-life or business examples

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Identify how the additional 3Ps improve service marketing

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Differentiate between 4Ps and 7Ps

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Explain the importance of Product, Price, Place, and Promotion

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Define the 4Ps and 7Ps of Marketing

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4Ps & 7Ps of Marketing

Marketing is how businesses attract and serve customers

The model later expanded to the 7Ps to fit modern service businesses.

The Marketing mix is a key framework in marketing, known as the 4Ps

What Are the 4Ps of Marketing?

The 4Ps of marketing are the core elements businesses use to successfully market a product:

1. Product — What are you selling?

This refers to the item or service offered to customers

A good product solves a customer need by offering the right quality, design, features, and branding to meet expectations

What Are the 4Ps of Marketing?

2. Price — How much will customers pay?

Price 

determines how valuable customers perceive the product to be

It should balance affordability for customers with profitability for the business

What Are the 4Ps of Marketing?

3. Place — Where will you sell?

Place

refers to how and where customers can buy the product

This could be physical stores, online platforms, or distributors

What Are the 4Ps of Marketing?

4. Promotion — How will people know?

Promotion 

Includes advertising, social media marketing, discounts, and public relations used to inform and persuade customers

Why the 4Ps Are Important in Marketing

The 4Ps provide a clear framework that helps businesses:

They form the foundation of most marketing strategies

Understand customer needs

Create competitive products

Reach the right audience

Introduction to the 7Ps of Marketing

These form the 7Ps of marketing, providing a more complete strategy.

 

As marketing evolved — especially in service industries — three additional elements were added to the 4Ps

Introduction to the 7Ps of Marketing

5. People — Who delivers the service?

Friendly, skilled staff improve trust and satisfaction

Employees and customer service teams play a huge role in customer experience

Introduction to the 7Ps of Marketing

6. Process — How is the service delivered?

This refers to the systems and steps involved in delivering a product or service efficiently and consistently

Introduction to the 7Ps of Marketing

7. Physical Evidence — What proves the service quality?

This includes the environment, packaging, branding, or online presence that assures customers of professionalism and quality

Why the 7Ps Matter

The additional 3Ps help businesses:

Especially important for services like hospitality, healthcare, and retail

Improve customer experience

Maintain consistent service delivery

Build credibility and trust

Common Mistakes in Using the 4Ps & 7Ps

Businesses sometimes fail because they:

Balancing all elements is essential for success

Overlook staff training

Set poor pricing strategies

Ignore customer needs

Use ineffective promotion

Summary

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They enhance service quality and customer experience

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They guide how businesses sell and market their offerings

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All elements must work together for business success

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7Ps add People, Process, and Physical Evidence

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4Ps include Product, Price, Place, and Promotion.

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Quiz

What does the term 4Ps of Marketing represent?

A. Planning, Pricing, Promotion, Profit

B. Product, Price, Place, Promotion

C. Product, People, Process, Promotion

D. Product, Price, Position, Promotion

Quiz

What does the term 4Ps of Marketing represent?

A. Planning, Pricing, Promotion, Profit

B. Product, Price, Place, Promotion

C. Product, People, Process, Promotion

D. Product, Price, Position, Promotion

Marketing Fundamentals & Digital Ecosystem: 4Ps & 7Ps

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